German Language and Literature Expert (German)
About this role
Mercor is seeking experienced German Linguistic Experts to join a cutting-edge AI research project in partnership with a leading research lab. This role centers on evaluating how effectively a large language model (LLM) performs in French-language tasks and on curating high-quality French linguistic data to train and improve the model’s understanding and generation capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate the quality and accuracy of LLM-generated German text across various use cases (e.g., translation, summarization, dialogue, grammar correction).
- Edit, refine, or rewrite German content to ensure it meets linguistic, cultural, and literary standards.
- Annotate German texts for grammatical, syntactic, semantic, and stylistic features.
- Identify model errors and linguistic shortcomings; collaborate with AI researchers to improve LLM performance in German.
- Provide detailed literary and linguistic feedback to guide ongoing model training and evaluation efforts.
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You’re a strong fit if you have:
- Native or near-native fluency in German, with excellent command of grammar, syntax, and stylistics.
- Professional experience in literary editing, copywriting, criticism, or NLP-related linguistic annotation in German.
- A strong understanding of literary complexity, tone, and genre-specific conventions, as well as regional language variations.
- Interest in AI, translation technologies, or LLM-driven language research (preferred but not required).
- Impeccable attention to detail and ability to identify subtle translation errors or unnatural phrasing.
- Strong written communication skills and experience working with remote, distributed teams.
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Why Join
- Contribute to cutting-edge AI research in partnership with a leading research lab.
- Work on high-impact projects that directly support the development of advanced AI systems.
- Gain hands-on exposure to state-of-the-art AI research and development.
- Join a fast-moving project where your expertise and judgment can have a meaningful impact.
Details
- Pay: $50/hr
- Company: Mercor
- Location: Remote
- Eligible locations: Worldwide (no restriction)
- Platform: Mercor
Frequently asked questions
How much does the German Language and Literature Expert (German) role pay?
Mercor lists this German Language and Literature Expert (German) position at $50/hr. Pay is set by Mercor and your exact offer depends on your experience and the scope of the work.
Is the German Language and Literature Expert (German) role remote, and can I work from home?
Yes. Mercor lists this German Language and Literature Expert (German) position as fully remote, so you can work from home or anywhere with a reliable computer and internet connection.
Is German Language and Literature Expert (German) full time or part time?
Mercor lists this as a contractor remote role. Full details are in the role description above.
Which countries can apply for German Language and Literature Expert (German)?
Mercor lists this role with no country restriction. Check the Mercor listing for current requirements before applying.
Do I need experience to apply for German Language and Literature Expert (German)?
The requirements are listed in the role description above. Mercor screens applicants through its own process, and relevant skills or credentials strengthen your application.
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